There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Sestriere by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon to Oulxbus 480 / ...
3h 28m€60–80Drive 245.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon to Sestrierecar 245.1 km
2h 43m€47–67Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Fr
3h 33m€68–87Train via Chambéry
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Tgv
4h 25m€67–122
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sestriere is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sestriere is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Sestriere. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Oulx via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Sestriere. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Lyon and Sestriere is 249 km. The road distance is 245.1 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Sestriere without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs €60 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Lyon to Sestriere, including transfers.
Lyon to Sestriere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Sestriere train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Sestriere is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs €60 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €90 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Sestriere, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Oulx twice daily. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. 4 times a day. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Oulx
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Sestriere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulx station.
Lyon to Sestriere train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sestriere is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Lyon to Sestriere.
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